by Mark S. Taylor | Oct 27, 2026 | Car Problems & Symptoms
Your car is lurching at a steady speed, and it feels electrical, not mechanical, but you’re not sure. Here’s the answer: yes, a dying alternator can cause jerking, especially the kind that shows up at a steady RPM with your dash lights pulsing along with...
by Mark S. Taylor | Sep 23, 2026 | Car Problems & Symptoms
The classic air suspension leak symptom is a car that sits lower after being parked. It may be one corner or the whole car. Other common signs are a compressor that runs longer or more often, a hissing sound, a slow rise when you start up, a dash warning, and a bouncy...
by Mark S. Taylor | Sep 22, 2026 | Car Problems & Symptoms
Common symptoms of bad strut mount include clunking or knocking over bumps, popping or creaking while turning, tight or notchy steering, excessive vibration, poor directional stability, and unusual movement or noise from the upper strut area. On vehicles with a strut...
by Mark S. Taylor | Sep 21, 2026 | Car Problems & Symptoms
Bad front shocks can make a car feel loose, bouncy, unstable and harder to control. The symptoms often develop gradually, which makes worn shocks easy to overlook. The most common bad front shocks symptoms include excessive bouncing after bumps, nose diving during...
by Mark S. Taylor | Sep 19, 2026 | Car Problems & Symptoms
Changing a control arm bushing can restore steering feel, reduce suspension noise and help keep the wheel properly positioned. But replacing the bushing isn’t simply a matter of removing the old rubber and pressing in a new one. The bushing has to be installed...
by Mark S. Taylor | Sep 19, 2026 | Car Problems & Symptoms
A bad tie rod end can change the way your car steers, tracks and handles. The first signs are often subtle: a little looseness in the steering wheel, a clunk over bumps, or uneven wear on one front tire. As the joint wears further, those symptoms can become more...
